Kitchen
Key Takeaway
Kitchen is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00497 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
OKLAHOMA CITY WATER UTILITIES TRUST
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Sooner Road Dam
Cleveland, OK
Low Hazard 24 ftOknoname 027027
Cleveland, OK
Low Hazard 20 ftHuddleston Lake
Cleveland, OK
High Hazard 24 ftAbbott W Rogers
Oklahoma, OK
Low Hazard 20 ftTurtle Lake (Upper)
Cleveland, OK
Low Hazard 18 ftTurtle Lake (Lower)
Cleveland, OK
High Hazard 21 ftSooner Lake Addition
Cleveland, OK
Significant Hazard 20 ftLazy Day
Cleveland, OK
Low Hazard 35 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Kitchen?
Kitchen is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Kitchen?
Kitchen is owned by OKLAHOMA CITY WATER UTILITIES TRUST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kitchen built?
Kitchen was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Kitchen?
Kitchen serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kitchen?
Kitchen has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Kitchen last inspected?
Kitchen was last inspected on October 22, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.